Opportunity

Quebec SEAO #ETS-AV26-049

ÉTS seeks four-year access to Ei Compendex engineering database from Elsevier B.V.

Posted

August 18, 2026

Respond By

August 29, 2026

Identifier

ETS-AV26-049

NAICS

511210

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Quebec, is seeking to procure online access to the Ei Compendex digital resource for engineering research and education. - Government Buyer: - École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Quebec, Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - Elsevier B.V. (exclusive provider and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Online access to Ei Compendex bibliographic database - Platform: Engineering Village - Coverage: Over 20 million records from 77 countries and 190 engineering disciplines - Service line item: Provision of digital resource access (no part number specified) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award anticipated to Elsevier B.V. due to exclusive content and platform - Other suppliers may respond if they can demonstrate equivalent technical capabilities - Technical specification sheet required from interested suppliers - Resource must support comprehensive engineering research and teaching needs - Elsevier B.V. is highlighted as the sole OEM and provider of Ei Compendex.

Description

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) intends to acquire online access to the Ei Compendex digital resource via Elsevier B.V. for four years. Ei Compendex is a comprehensive bibliographic database essential for engineering research and education, offering over 20 million records from 77 countries across 190 engineering disciplines. This acquisition is a direct award to Elsevier B.V., the sole provider of the Ei Compendex platform and related content. The purpose is to verify if other suppliers can meet the specific needs and to confirm that a direct award is justified, avoiding a public tender process.

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